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Metrics: Why Measure Incidents and Requests Separately?

If you are not measuring incidents and service requests separately, start doing it. It’s a big step on the road to better support and service management.
Date Published July 28, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

What Is Backlog?

Backlog is important to both the service provider and its customers and supplies. A clear definition is essential to avoiding miscommunication.
Date Published July 22, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Build Trust for Stellar Customer Service

Loss of trust can mean lost revenue. But with a few simple changes, you can reap all of the benefits that a high trust organization enjoys.
Date Published July 20, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: What Is Your Biggest Project Right Now?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about project management, from single project focus to multiple simultaneous upgrades and changes.
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: How Difficult Is It for You to Get the Reports You Want Out of Your ITSM Tool?

Last week's #HDIchat featured some truth-telling about reporting and explored getting what you ask for in your RFP for a ticketing or ITSM tool. How does your organization measure up?
Date Published July 19, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Aspect Software’s KCS Journey: Follow the Recipe

KCS is a methodology that incorporates knowledge as a key component for service delivery and includes specific elements to follow for success.
Date Published July 17, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Why You Should Do Less Incident Management

IT organizations spend considerable time, money, and energy on incident management, but what you should be investing your resources in is what customers want: incident resolution.
Date Published July 15, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

#HDIchat Recap: How Much Independence Do You Give Your Analysts?

In last week's #HDIchat, we asked you to share your organization's position on analyst independence: Are your analysts required to use scripts? Do you measure adherence to scripts or guidelines? Do you monitor quality? How have these practices made a difference in your organization?
Date Published July 5, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Outsourcing IT: Lessons Learned

Follow the journey of one company that transformed their localized help desk into an outsourced global service desk that provides 24x7 support.
Date Published July 3, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

Focus on People: Skills, Training, and Satisfaction in Technical Support

Employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction go hand in hand; raising employee satisfaction winds up raising both. Raising salaries alone won’t do that; it takes more of a focus on learning and opportunities to improve relationships within teams and with management. Interpersonal and...
Date Published July 1, 2016 - Last Updated October 22, 2019